South Africa has appealed against a decision by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) threatening sanctions for non-compliance with the World Anti-Doping Code, including a ban on raising its flag at the Rugby World Cup. The country had until Friday to bring its anti-doping legislation in line with the new code or face sanctions. The appeal aims to delay the effects of WADA's decision and spare the country major embarrassment. South Africa and Bermuda are the only countries yet to align their legislation with the new code. The South African rugby federation expressed disappointment in the government's failure to enact new legislation.

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